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Dunnett Family History

Dunnett Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Dunnet a habitational name from Dunnet in Caithness. English: from the Old French personal name Donet Donat from Latin Donatus (see Donat ). Donatus was the name of several Christian saints and was popular in France and Italy whence it may have been brought to England. English: habitational name from Downhead in Somerset or Donhead in Wiltshire both named from Old English dūn ‘hill down’ + Old English hēafod ‘head end’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Duckett, Gunnett, Kennett, Dunner, Dennett, Dunne, Burnett, Bennett

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Where is the Dunnett family from?

You can see how Dunnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunnett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunnett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 78 Dunnett families living in Ontario. This was about 59% of all the recorded Dunnett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dunnett families in 1911.

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What did your Dunnett ancestors do for a living?

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

Farmer
29%
Labourer
18%
Laborer
11%
Clerk
11%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

Housekeeper
25%
Dressmaker
25%
Teacher
25%
Nurse
25%

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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Dunnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunnett census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Dunnett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Dunnett. For the veterans among your Dunnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunnett lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Dunnett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dunnett in 1955 was 57, and 96 in 2004.

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